Croatia: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene 2024

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Croatia

The Croatian market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene dropped to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a notable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene in Croatia

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene fell slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Exports from Croatia

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene from Croatia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene exports from Croatia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets and Films of Polyymers of Styrene

Imports into Croatia

In 2023, the amount of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene imported into Croatia shrank to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene reduced markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Slovenia, North Macedonia, Italy, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for North Macedonia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest polystyrene cellular plates, sheets and films suppliers to Croatia were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Serbia ($X) and Hungary ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Slovenia, North Macedonia, Italy, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

North Macedonia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for cellular plates, sheets and films of polyymers of styrene amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform